Wheel cleaning

[TheCaptain]

Hello - picked up a 2014 MS CPO a few weeks ago - I have tried various products (iron-x, wheel cleaner, polish) to get the discoloration off the wheels - see attached images. I do not want harm the finish - any product suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[JasontheBeaver]

If you've tried all those products and they still look as bad as they do I would consider seeking professional help.
Look for an IDA-certified detailer in your area www.the-ida.com

 

[Russell]

Iron X worked for me. Spray, wait for it to turn purple, rinse, repeat until no more purple.
After that I maintain the wheel with Meguiar's Hot Rims Wheel Cleaner, Turtle Wax Wheel & Tire Cleaner, or whatever happens to be on sale at Target or O'Reilly's.

 

[docrice]

If the brake dust has baked into the clear coat, a professional detailer might start relying on acid-based wheel cleaners. That said, when you tried your wheel cleaner did you agitate with a brush? Something like the wheel woolies (https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-ACC_M10-Woolies-Brushes/dp/B00BJCN5XM) or EZ Detail Brush (https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Brand-FBA_1001-SA-Detail-Brush/dp/B002LOP5IA).

If you manage to get the grime/brake dust off, I highly suggest putting some ceramic coating on it as it'll make washing much easier going forward for a year or two. Optimum Gloss Coat (https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-20055-Gloss-Coat-0-34-oz/dp/B00NAJ6HYQ), Carpro CQuartz (https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Cquartz-30-Ml-Kit/dp/B005DZJ7VA), etc..